Remember the early 2000s? Yeah we don’t either… (thanks, college!) Well in case you didn’t…this track will certainly give you some delicious, early 2000s nostalgia. And because they’re such nice guys, the group is giving away this track for free; but if you want to help some brothers out you can donate money to help them record, mix, master and tour their forthcoming album here.

The Two Tone Boners – “Troubles Come And Go” {Ska}

We don’t get nearly enough ska submissions (take note, indie bands!) but a ska submission from a band named The Two Tone Boners is extra, extra special in the eyes of RMD. The group is based out of El Monte, California, and if you like their tunes you can buy their latest album Troubles Come And Go for as little as $4 here.

Dream Boat – “Escape” {Psych/Galactic Pop} + Free download

If Enya was more hip, and Sharon Van Etten sounded more ambient, then that would be Dream Boat in a nutshell. Appropriately described as “space folk,” this track is off their forthcoming album The Rose Explodes which is being released on September 16th via Cloud Recordings/ARROWHAWK, and you can download it for free in the player below.

LOUDS – “Ways” {Electro/Pop} + Free download

Never in a million years would I have thought that Walkmen-style vocals would suit a !!!/Cut Copy-style tune, but LOUDS are obviously the masters of that kind of shit. This is actually the Philadelphia-based group’s first single, and it’s off their debut record If More People Bought Art More People Would Buy Art.

The West – “Ready For More” {Electropop/Disco}

If a description like “New Order meets Gang Of Four combined with LCD Soundsystem and Foals” doesn’t tickle your fancy, then I don’t know what will. The group is based out of Seattle, and you can buy their latest album Never The Place for $7 (or each individual track for $1) over at their Bandcamp page.

I don’t want it to look like I’m pissing in your cereal and telling you it’s raining, but this is pretty much the most epic video we’ve ever feasted our eyes on. Racing on human-sized horses, eyeballs dripping out of eyeballs, drummers wearing John Entwistle costumes…oh White Lung, please stop. (No actually, please don’t).

The New Pornographers – “War On The East Coast” {Electropop/Rock}

Our second favourite gingery musician (after Josh Homme, of course) has dropped the solo act and returned to his beloved not-so-New Pornographers, and invites viewers to watch as general mayhem unfolds around him. A.C. Newman is so badass he can walk past riots in the streets and couples dry humping on cars and still manage to perfectly Vogue his own lyrics. That’s pretty impressive.

Christopher Owens – “Nothing More Than Everything To Me” {Country/Rock}

I’m still not entirely convinced that Christopher Owens isn’t a Kurt Cobain hologram putting on a performance during the epic Grease prom scene, but that’s besides the point. The video was directed by actor Max Minghella and the track is off Owens’ forthcoming LP A New Testament (out September 30th).

Spanish Gold – “Day Drinkin” {Alt-Country}

This video features two things that I’m scared of the most: Rihanna being called a music icon and an N’Sync Reunion creepy clowns, and creatures lurking in deep, dark mysterious waters. Nothing like a music video starring a creepy clown to get this music blogger “day drinkin’”…

Blood Orange – “High Street” ft. Skepta {Soul/Rap}

Blood Orange continues to release music videos off that album with the creepy-as-fuck cover, and that’s alright by me. The video follows Dev Hynes and the London-based rapper Skepta as they wander through the streets of London, and end up in front of a bunch of double decker buses. Yeah we don’t get it either.

Captain Baby – “Olive In The Ocean” {Indie Rock}

Have you ever had the most intense desire to slap different coloured paint all over your friend’s faces? Well luckily these guys took that genius idea and made it into a music video. Just a warning: Harmful chemicals may have been ingested/inhaled during this video-making process.

Kate Nash – “She Rules” {Electropop}

It may not be much (unless you’re into multi-coloured awesomeness), but at least you can be amazed with how well Kate Nash’s new hair matches her orange-y outfit for a few minutes of your life. At least this go around there’s no bitchfests on the beach, oh and PUPPIES!!!!

Interpol – “All The Rage Back Home” {Alternative Rock}

It was news to me that Interpol was going be releasing some new music this year, and what do you know….their music still makes me want to jump off a cliff because of its sadness. The video was co-directed by vocalist Paul Banks and Sophia Beer, and the track is the leading single off their new album El Pintor which is out in September.

If you’re a fan of The Kills then you should definitely check these guys out. Plus their lyrics are easy to remember as well…(but is it “Joe’s money?“) The group is based out of Bristol, and although this single isn’t being released officially until September 1st you can pre-order it here.

Missiles of October – “Don’t Panic” {Noise Rock/Metal}

Speaking of Empire Records…was it just me or are there some intense Gwar flashbacks going on in this track? Anywaythatwasepic, the band is based out of Brussels and you can by their new release of the same title as a name-your-price download over at their Bandcamp page.

Distant Cousin – “Floating Above Nothing” {Electro/Ambient}

Distant Cousin’s name keeps on popping up here, there and everywhere (or maybe it’s because they kept sending us e-mails to check out their tunes…but are we ever glad they did!!) Their debut EP won’t be available on iTunes or Bandcamp until later this month, but in the mean time you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter and stream their tunes for free here.

Yus – “Superbeats” {Psych Pop}

It doesn’t really drop until over halfway through the song, but we’re totally digging the tropical, New Animal vibes going on in this track. Yus’ brand-spankin’ new album Talisman was released on June 23rd, and you can buy it for as little as $3.50 here.

This band is like a mix between Placebo (but with better vocals), The Two Koreas and Joy Division, so naturally we fell head over heels for this track. If you like the song you can download it for free in the player below, but we highly recommend you buy it via iTunes here.

I find it hard to stomach any new Petty tune unless it involves a sitar or spells out G-L-O-R-I-A, but for this track I’ll make an exception. This is actually the fourth single Tommy and his Heartbreakers have released off their new album Hypnotic Eye, which is due out on July 29th.

Death From Above 1979 – “Trainwreck 1979″ {Synthrock}

The best dynamic duo in Canada’s musical history (true story) already fooled me once by letting me believe they met in prison (they totally didn’t), so I was hesitant to believe that this new DFA 1979 album would ever see the light of day…but here it is. This is the first single off their forthcoming album The Physical World which is being released in September, but still no word as to whether Jesse F. Keeler’s moustache will make an appearance or not…

Eugene McGuinness – “Heart Of Chrome” {Pop/Rock}

As much as I loved 2012′s “Harlequinade,” I’ve been feasting my ears on my future husband’s brand-spankin’ new album, which is certainly setting the bar high for any future Eugene release. This is the second single off Chroma which was released on July 7th via Domino.

Gateway Drugs – “Give Me Your Love” {Synthpop}

With all the blatant LIES they tell you about gateway drugs there’s one fact I can tell you for sure: This band has more cheesy 80s going on than the entire decade itself; (I think I’m in love). The group is based out of Cape Town, South Africa, and if you like their work make sure you give them some “Like” love on Facebook here.

Part Time Pilots – “Tally Ho Amigo” {Punk/Rock}

Pardon my bad Spanish, but why in the “infierno” didn’t I know about Part Time Pilots already? The group is from Northern Island, and this track is off their latest release of the same title which you can buy for £7 (or each individual track for £1) here.

Caribou – “Can’t Do Without You” {Electronic/R&B}

Channeling the likes of How To Dress Well, Caribou is at it again with this new leading single which is off his forthcoming album Our Love. The release isn’t out until October 7th, but in the mean time you can check out some other Caribou tuneage on Dan Snaith’s Soundcloud page.

King Tuff – “Eyes Of The Muse” {Pop/Rock}

This past year just didn’t feel right without any new high-pitched King Tuff tunes squealing back at us through our headphones, so luckily Kyle Thomas is back with a brand new album (appropriately titled Black Moon Spell). The tune has some classic major-turned-minor/Beatles-style chord progressions going on; September 23rd can’t come soon enough..

Ex Hex – “Don’t Wanna Lose” {Garage Rock/Pop}

I’m still hung up on whether Ex Hex sounds more like Thee Oh Sees or an ADHD Chrissie Hynde…but we’re loving it nonetheless. The trio was founded by the former Wild Flagger/Helium-er frontwoman), and this track is off their forthcoming release Rips.

Simian Mobile Disco – “Tangents” {Techno}

Heyyyyy what do you know, Simian Mobile Disco is back with a brand new track; (well actually it’s been listed as a music video; but let’s get real here…this ain’t no music video). This single is off their new album Whorl which is being released on September 9th via Anti-Records.

When he’s not releasing surprisingly good Christmas albums or writing crazy awesome rap tunes, Mr. Sufjan’s releasing one of the most disturbingly messed-up videos I’ve ever watched in my entire life. Who needs drugs when you can watch music videos like this?

The Feather – “Invisible” {Indie Pop}

This music video looks more like a National Geographic documentary, and it covers the good (and the bad) of everyday life in Africa. Now that I think of it…it sure puts bitching about having a customer service representative hang up on me into perspective…Not that I filed a formal complaint to get her fired or anything….

Tiny Danza – “Killin’ It” {Pop}

With a band name that sounds like a classic Elton John song sung in a New Jersey accent, this band wowed us with their Canadian, badassery style. Apparently this Toronto-based group has been around for the past eight years, and if you like their stuff you should give them some “Like” love on Facebook.

Austra – “Hulluu” {Electronic/Experimental}

What in the “Knife-meets-The-Grudge” kind of hellish music video is this? Am I supposed to laugh? Am I laughing with them or at them? So many questions…but what else do you expect from the Witch House Queen Katie Stelmanis…

Hospitality – “I Miss Your Bones” {Indie Pop/Rock}

This feel-good music video documents the typical trials and tribulations of a teenage girl: Learning how to braid your hair via YouTube, dance-offs in the front yard, wanting to be part of the “cool” club…Hold up…selfie time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #love

Cloud Nothings – “Psychic Trauma” {Garage Pop/Punk}

The name of the song is fitting, only because this video gives you a glimpse of what it’s living inside the head of someone who’s suffered from some serious, serious trauma. It’s like living life through the eyes of Syd Barrett…

Rob Drabkin – “Don’t Worry About Me” {Alt-Folk}

This video will give you a bad case of the saddy-sad-sads, so I highly recommend you listen to a pick-me-up kind-of-tune after watching this one; (“Message In A Bottle,” perhaps?). Dat fro tho…

Little Dragon – “Pretty Girls” {Synthpop/Soul}

You can always count on Little Dragon to bring the storyline-in-a-music-video up just a tad (we’re talking spoken dialogue, zombies, the works). The video was directed by Nabil, and the track is off their mega-release Nabuma Rubberband.

Lana Del Rey – “Shades Of Cool” {Pop/Jazz}

I still can’t get over the irony in this song title now that Lana Del Rey wants to be all cool-emo and like, totally dead like Kurt Cobain now dude in a not-so-subtle druggie kind of way. The video gives off some classic vintage Lana vibes, not to mention a few Who Framed Roger Rabbit?-like shots thrown into the mix as well.

It may be a little rough around the edges but we can definitely hear a lot of promise in good ol’ Mincer Ray. (Have you heard the demo version of “Drain You”? I rest my case.) Plus his Mom sounds like a badass as well. If you like the song you can download it for free in the player below.

Split Wigs – “Body Double, Body Trouble” {Garage Rock/Americana}

That creepy-as-hell album cover was enough to have the memory of listening to this song ingrained in our brains (and nightmares) permanently, so luckily the song is pretty impressive as well. The band is based out of Nashville, and you can stream their tracks for free over at Rhed Rholl Recordings’ Bandcamp page.

The Derevolutions – “#Hashbags” {Hip Hop/Rap} + Free download

We’re used to hearing some pretty dope happy-go-poppy rock tunes from The Derevolutions, but now the Boston-based group decided to throw us a hippity hop track out of left field…and we’re totally loving it right now. The lyrics, the trumpets, the random coughing…there’s nothing we didn’t love about this track. If you have some extra time make sure you like the band on Facebook here.

Christian Lee Hutson – “Mess” {Folk/Americana}

With all the alternative/indie/whatever folk submissions we get on a regular basis, it’s nice to get one with some true-blue, no-funny-business-folky vibes. This track (which he describes as “another chapter in the long and tedious tale of the exorcism of my egomania” is off his forthcoming album Yeah Okay I Know, and you can check out the rest of his tuneage here.

Dream Lake – “Let Us Stay In The Light” {Dream Pop}

We’ve been long overdue for a dreamy pop tune, and luckily the appropriately-named and Grimes-sounding Dream Lake delivered. The group is based out of Sweden (because of course), and if you like the song you can buy it for just over $1 here.

FKA twigs – “Two Weeks” {R&B/Electronic}

I found it odd that Stereogum got their uptight, self-righteous panties in a bunch about this video, but now that I’ve seen it I totally get it: Because the folks over at Stereogum have penises, that’s why!

Santigold – “Kicking Down Doors” {Pop}

The music video for “Kicking Down Doors” is more like a mini-movie. No, really. And yes, Santigold thinks she’s special enough to do the mini-movie-scene-in-a-music-video now. Should we expect any less from an artist on the cola-themed World Cup compilation Pepsi Beats Of The Beautiful Game. I mean, really?

Liars – “Pro Anti Anti” {Electronic/Industrial}

It’s strange to see Liars all up-close-and-personal since we’re used to seeing them hide behind a warped Whoopi Goldberg-like mask…but the melting-of-faces vibe of the video definitely ties in with the artsy-fartsy album cover. I think…

The Shanks – “German Heavy Metal Girl” {Alternative Rock}

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting a German heavy metal girl in the flesh, but after watching this video it’s safe to say that they’re definitely waaaaay more badass than Canadian heavy metal girls, and that’s saying a lot. (Especially Canadian heavy metal girls from the Prairies…)

False Colors – “Behind Yr Face” {Electronica/Rap}

This video is one hell of a trip and we’re still not sure what to make of it all. (Something about airplanes, the planet earth and slave work?) Let’s just all smile and nod and pretend like we know what’s going on, shall we?

Twin Peaks – “Flavor” {Rock}

The latest music video from Chicago’s Twin Peaks highlights the best of summertime in ‘Merica: Drinking beers, swimming in pools, hotboxing vans and driving off cliffs….wait…what? “Victims of the U.S.A.” indeed…

We found this track intriguing in a heroin-y, Lou Reed kind-of-way, and it’s definitely unlike any other submission we’ve received here at RMD. The band is based out of San Francisco/London, and this track is off their new record Heavy Mellow which is being released on July 20th.

Kings Of Edelgran – “The Gate” {Indie Folk} + Free downloads

Kings Of Edelgran (or Kings of Leon for the extremely dyslexic) are based out of Belgium, and their influences include Bon Iver, Volcano Choir and even Sigur Rós (no surprise there). This track is off their new EP Kor Isen which was released back in April, and you can download it for free by heading on over to their Bandcamp page.

Basketball Shorts – “A Lot Of Things” {Pop/Punk} + Free download

Instead of thinking about sexy men in tiny, tight shorts whenever I see the words “basketball shorts,” now I’ll be thinking about this Austin-based band (and I’m still not sure whether I’m happy about that…). The tune is off the upcoming Basketball Shorts/Surfin’ Mutants Pizza Party split release which is out on July 2nd via Fleeting Youth Records.

Get those happy pants suspendered and ready, because if this song doesn’t lift your shitty mood then I don’t know what will. The band is based out of Stockholm (we’ve already given them some RMD love here), and if you like the song you can download it for free in the player below.

бичкрафт – “майти найт дикс” {Noise Rock/Instrumental}

We may not know how to pronounce their band name gracefully, and we have no idea what the song title means, but music has the power to break down any language barrier…right? The group is based out of Kiev, Ukraine, and you can buy their music as a name-your-price download here.

Ruh roh…looks like Lars Ulrich needs a new swimming pool!! No word yet as to whether the track will be included on the Metallica’s forthcoming and highly-anticipated LP, but seeing that it’s listed as a “garage demo,” chances are another final studio cut of the track may be in the works.

The Vaselines – “One Lost Year” {Pop/Rock}

Kurdt’s beloved Vaselines are back with a new track which seems to be written about the year I discovered Chilean red wine…Anywho, this track is off their new LP V For Vaselines which is being released on September 29th, and the release is also said to feature Stevie Jackson of Belle & Sebastian as well as Frank Macdonald of Teenage Fanclub.

The Shins – “So Now What” {Indie Pop}

The Shins continue to be all pleasant and stuff with a track that definitely has some “where have you been all my life?” vibes. The single is off the new Wish I Was Here soundtrack which also features the likes of Bon Iver, Coldplay and Cat Power. And because The Shins are NPR snobs you’re going to have to go here to listen to the track before listening to a short advertisement. Because of course.

Alt-J – “Hunger Of The Pine” {Alternative}

I find it very not-so-odd that I accidentally typed “Hungover On A Plane” for my first attempt at typing out this song title…but moving on. This new Alt-J tune is off their forthcoming sophomore album This Is All Yours, which is being released on September 22nd.

Manu El Chino – “Musich Machine” {Electronic/House} + Free download

We can’t help but love a song that is hard to pronounce but we try anyway because it makes us feel all cultured and stuff. (Plus the track has an LCD Soundsystem bass to boot.) Oh and the dude is from Corsica AKA a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. Swoooooon.

Jenny Gillespie – “Child Of The Universe” {Alt-Folk}

If you want to feel like this but don’t want to feel like this, then definitely give this song a listen; (but we’re warning you now…the tune certainly has a case of the Sharon-Van-Etten-sads with a slight Celtic tinge). Gillespie is based out of San Francisco, and this track is off her new album Chamma which was released on June 3rd on her own label Narooma Records

Bleached – “For The Feel” {Surf Punk}

Fuck whoever the crappy contenders are for writing the official 2014 summer song, because “For The Feel” is where it’s at. The song is off the band’s new EP which is due out on July 22nd (digitally) as well as September 16th (on vinyl).

Darrin Bradbury – “A Life Spent Pissing In The Wind” {Folk/Americana}

And just when we thought it couldn’t get better than “Swordfish,” Darrin goes ahead and croons “I’m just looking for a place to die…” (Tear). This track is off his new release Death In My Left Ear which he wrote in between two legs of a whopping 35-day tour, and you can buy the release as a name-your-price download here.

Hailer – “Cold Outside” {Pop/Rock}

This song was probably-more-than-likely not written in the past two weeks because it’s been hotter than a sweaty nutsack where I’m living; (then again the band is from Australia so….). If you like their work you can follow the band on Twitter here.

Jonny Debt – “Purple Heart” {Rock/Blues}

Not only is this song pretty damn awesome, it also has a touching story behind it as well. Apparently Jonny wrote the first part of this song for his high school girlfriend before it sat on a shelf collecting dust for years, and then after getting back together with her he decided to finish it off. If you like this track you can by it for as little as $1 over at his Bandcamp page.

I never really had a thing for Chris Martin after he married GOOPY Gwenyth Paltrow and named his first-born Apple, but now that I’ve watched this video…um….yeah…it sure is nice to see Chris Martin so smiley and happily divorced isn’t it?

Cylvia – “Cylvia” {Pop/Rock}

This video is kind of hilariously entertaining in a creepy, Theon Greyjoy kind of way (oh and wiping blood off black high heels is officially my new personal term of badassery). The group is based out of Los Angeles and you can check out the rest of their tuneage here.

OK Go – “The Writing’s On The Wall” {Electropop}

OK here we go again with another unforgettable OK Go video as they continue to blow my mind visually in ways I didn’t think were possible. OK, OK Go, we get it. You’re so incredibly awesome and putting together a music video that must have taken months to perfect…

Exwhy – “On Our Own” {Pop/Rock}

You can always count on me to find watching four cute musicians standing on a porch and doing nothing in particular highly entertaining; (on the reals though…they sure know how to strike a pose though don’t they?) The group is based out of Atlanta, and if you have some extra time on your hands you should check out their other music video for “Tangerine” here.

England In 1819 – “Pine” {Synthpop}

What’s more confusing than figuring out what in the hell happened in England in 1819 is figuring out how these cheerleaders didn’t suffocate from all that fog…but I digress. The video tells a touching story of a smitten nerd with an infatuation with harps one girl in particular, and it definitely gives a tug at the ol’ heartstrings…

Hello Phones – “Hey You” {Electro/New Wave}

Why hello there, Hello Phones (it just never getsold…or does it?). This video was everything we hoped any new Hello Phones video would be like; with lightning bolts, horizontally-striped outfits, what looks like a cheetah sweatshirt….Yeah, it’s safe to say that this video is a visual delight.

This video has some nice stop-motion action going on, not to mention a ton of floating blue stars, exploding bubbles of colour and even banjos…who knew being Trampled By Turtles could be so awesome? If you digs it make sure you give them some “Like” love on Facebook here.